yes indeed, i'm talking about stock only, but there is somthing called development, as the vw factory did something for sure to take the model to the next year's level, and improve the car, but it's not like we should say that newer is better because there's some mistakes vw made like all other manufacturers...
from my own story, i loved my 62' standard in driving style, as it feels a bit tight in driving(the driver and the car are one peace from each other
), but sure i hated it's handeling performance and braking problems, it was not a fast ride, max 70mph and i feel like it will fly and starting also to feel like the tyres loses it's grip on the ground, my new 74' super could speed up to 85mph and still got it's grip, but i didn't get any far from that. both are stock, and i drove many stocks(super and standard) and did feel the same,...
the performance modification in both suspention system will definitely improve something
, but if we add for example the same part(theoretically) in both models, i guess the super will benefit more from this add-on than the standard...
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Originally Posted by oasis
The suspension of a standard Beetle can take punishment more easily. That is why they tend to be preferred for Baja racing. In a German Look configuaration (that is why you are here, isn't it? )
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yes i realised that too, standard balljoint models are far more stronger than supers as i drove in offroad terrain many times with the 62' and it just want more
but i wouldn't dare to do this with the 74'...
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Safety: toss-up through 1974. Both used steering boxes. 1975-79 Supers had rack and pinion.
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then wich better, r&p or steering box
in a super?
and if the r&p wins, i heared about success conversions in replacing the steering box with r&p steering system in supers wich doesn't have one,, is this a safe conversion or not and is it worth it?
Thanks' oasis for your reply
Michael